About “The Time of the Hero”
La ciudad y los perros by Mario Vargas Llosa is a novel that attacks the cruelty inflicted on young students at the Leoncio Prado Military School. It also offers a direct critique of the mistaken concept of masculinity, its roles, and the consequences of a misunderstood military education. The novel portrays the brutality of military life and the intense emotions of youth, which spiral into fury, rage, and fantasy, leading to the loss of sensitivity.
Book details
- Published
- 2013
- Latest edition
- 2013 · ISBN 9780571271139
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Time of the Hero | 2013 | 9780571271139 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The Time of the Hero | 2004 | 9780571173204 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The Time of the Hero | 1995 | 9780571173204 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The Time of the Hero | 1986 | 9780374520212 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The Time of the Hero | 1986 | 9780330292863 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The Time of the Hero | 1986 | 0330292862 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The Time of the Hero | 1979 | 9780060906528 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The Time of the Hero | 1971 | 0140032797 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The Time of the Hero | 1967 | — | Buy on Amazon |
 | The Time of the Hero | 1966 | — | Buy on Amazon |
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